ICC Development Awards 2022 Nominees Revealed

ICC names Regional Winners across six award categories in celebration of

UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Regional Winners are now put forward for Global Award contention, with Global Winners of the ICC Development Awards 2022 to be determined by a panel consisting of cricket stars, Full Member representatives, ICC partners, and media. The full list of nominees are below, with more details on the ICC website https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-zone/news/media-releases/3139504.

Coinciding with the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the ICC today revealed the outstanding programmes and performances that have been unveiled as the Regional Winners in the 2022 edition of the ICC Development Awards. The ICC Development Awards were established in 2002 to celebrate the world-leading initiatives and innovative programmes delivered by ICC Members to grow the game of cricket in emerging nations.

The 2022 awards comprise six categories, and after a year of exceptional innovation and growth, 23 ICC Member nations have been honoured as Regional Winners – ranging from leading participation programmes in Indonesia and Serbia to pioneering social impact programmes in Bhutan and Brazil, also featuring some ground-breaking on-field performances in international competition.

The Regional Winners are now put forward as contenders to claim the Global Awards, determined by a specialist panel of voters consisting of cricket icons Graeme Smith, Mel Jones and Stafanie Taylor, and representatives from ICC Full Members, ICC partners and the media, with the Global Winners set to be revealed on ICC channels once voting concludes.

Speaking on the announcement of Regional Winners in the ICC Development Awards, ICC General Manager, Development, William Glenwright said, “The ICC Development Awards have helped celebrate the successes of ICC Members for over 20 years, and each year it is striking to see how innovation, growth and inclusivity are always at the forefront of the projects being delivered. I’d like to congratulate the Regional Winners on their success, and wish them luck as we embark on the global voting process.

“As well as the remarkable development initiatives delivered during the last calendar year, 2022 saw more evidence of the continued narrowing of the gap in on-field competitiveness between Full and Associate Members, on account of a number of outstanding – and historic – performances in major ICC events and bi-lateral cricket.

“There are a wealth of stories to highlight this year, as there are every year, capturing the passion and diversity of cricketing landscapes evident throughout the 108 Member countries. Through the ICC Development Awards 2022, we hope to provide a platform to promote and highlight the remarkable human stories that feature among the Regional Winners, and the phenomenal amount of work taking place across ICC Member nations to grow the game in non-traditional cricket markets.”

More details on each of the nominated entries will be revealed soon via the ICC website. 

ICC Development Awards 2022 Categories

ICC Development Initiative of the Year – celebrating the outstanding development initiative delivered by an Associate Member either physically or digitally

100% Cricket Female Cricket Initiative of the Year – celebrating the outstanding female cricket focused initiative delivered by an Associate Member either physically or digitally

ICC Associate Member Men’s Performance of the Year – celebrating the outstanding men’s team performance by an Associate Member nation

ICC Associate Member Women’s Performance of the Year – celebrating the outstanding women’s team performance by an Associate Member nation

ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year – celebrates the outstanding innovative use of digital platforms, campaigns or technology by an Associate Member to drive engagement with fans and the wider community

Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year – celebrates the outstanding project where cricket is used as a vehicle for social change or development

ICC Development Initiative of the Year

Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Namibia

Americas Regional Winner – Cricket Peru

Asia Regional Winner – Cricket Hong Kong

EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia

Europe Regional Winner – Serbian Cricket Federation

ICC Associate Member Women’s Performance of the Year

Africa Regional Winner – Rwanda Cricket Association

Americas Regional Winner – Argentina Cricket Association

Asia Regional Winner – Cricket Association of Thailand

EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia

Europe Regional Winner – Cricket Scotland